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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1908

Page

6

Night Riders Torch Two Kentucky Villages Rioting Scope

Night Riders raided Rathel Bath county and Sherbourne Fleming county in Kentucky late last night. They masked armed men destroyed two warehouses and a general store cutting telegraph and telephone wires to block communication. No shots fired and losses undetermined. Louisville report notes State Auditor James rescinded fire marshal nomination of C H Hamill amid tobacco interests.

Paris Jan Burley Fleming Bath County Tarroy Fou Nite Yi- Scs Rathel Ind Ta. Re Robinson Soong Peters Dros Bethel Sherbourne Fleming County Daugherty Bros Louisville James C. H. Hamell Kentucky Mott Ayres Barnett American Variety of Equity Anditer James Mr. Harnett

Lost steamer with 400 on board sighted

Queenstown January 7 The overdue Kleamer Mont Royal of the Canadian Pawide railway Atlantic steamship line bound for St John N B from London and Antwerp with about 406 aboard was sighted off Olsteud Khistle six miles west of its port. The vessel is proceeding slowly under her own steam and making for this port. No signals were sent to indicate the cause of the delay or her return.

Queenstown Kleamer Mont Royal Canadian Pawide Railway Atlantic Mne St. Sohn N. B London Antwerp Olsteud Khistle Ills Port Ste Jn

Attempted Hold Up On Katy Flyer At Kansas City

Four white men attempted to rob passengers on a Missouri Kansas & Texas train standing in a Kansas City station early today. They showed revolvers and demanded valuables but fled after a conductor and porter were assaulted. Two suspects, Tube Walt and John Creks, were arrested for investigation.

Kansas City Aatie W Drew David White Drew Robuerk Wallte Tyin Antlrond Yarda Walt

Declaration on Women in Court Sparks Debate at Northwestern

A Chicago Associated Press report recounts Col James Hamilton Lewis denouncing women as witnesses and claiming an oath means little to them. He argues women testify from affection or resentment, urging quick cross examination to expose perceived truth. The piece quotes reactions, including praise for frankness and criticism of the notion, with references to Carmen and Shakespeare.

Chicago Ian Genemen Wotin N& Horace Tan Tore Nike Tham Jamey Hamilton Lewis Northwestern Fu Han Talal Ani Lewis Tate Medan Laws Ham’ Lewis Cal James Hampton Lewis

Fire destroys five story building in New Orleans

Nay Orleans La Jan 2 Fire swept a five story building on Royal street in the Heath district this morning causing near total loss to W G Tebeault furniture and stock. The flames also damaged a warehouse and threatened nearby structures. Cashier M Lund of the Lewitt Hea suffered minor injuries from smoke.

Orleans Fira Vet Royal Tmst- Noss W. G Tebeault Firnstare Ins Hd. M. Lund Bay Valting Lass

Ten Thaw jurors chosen provisionally in murder trial

New York Jan 7 Thaw juror number ten selected as panel of 10 jurors sits with nine others subject to challenge. Absent Evelyn Thaw noted but not present. District Attorney and defense detectives scrutinize each venireman’s record as peremptory challenges allowed. Jury selection continues with further talesmen to be drawn and questioned.

New York Wian H. Roberts Signal Dhucers Evelyn Thaw Thaw Jo ‘Rome Cobul Timo Ader Lamarrey Aye

Mayermanns Seek Sheriff Nomination Amid City Support

Mayor Callaghan and his organization back a candidate for sheriff, with four men named in speculation. Present are Chief Gus Mayermann Captain Linde si and Captain L. L. Goodrich, while one more possible candidate remains unannounced, with a formal reveal planned soon.

Othey Lie Callighan Felg Mix ‘Tobin Mr. Stavens Sheriff Callaghan Gus Mavermann Lindesi L. L. Goodrich

Death of San Pedro park zoo owner Amreihin

Jacob Amreihin 200 owner and manager of the zoological gardens at San Pedro Park died this morning after a five day illness. He leaves a wife and three children, David, Frank, and Bellwood, with the oldest David an invalid. Amreihin recently purchased the zoo to give his family outdoor work and had spent much on improving the collection, making it one of the largest private animal collections in the Southwest. Funeral services will be Thursday afternoon from 201 North Flores and burial will be in St Mary's Catholic Cemetery.

Talal Teob jAmrelhn Zoological Gdndons San Pedro Park Amyellin Loary Lawid San Antonio Brewihe Monstery Witheers Ia Frank Ing Bellwood Goy Mr. Amrelin Fan Nix Health San Pedro Amrefin Witlin North Flores Street St. Mary's Uatholle

Fifteen Gent Cotton Sures Barrett at Southern Farmers Meet

Memphis January 7 The annual convention of the Farmers Education and Co operative Union opened for a three day session with 308 delegates from southern states Missouri Kansas and Washington in attendance Behind closed doors President Barrett of Union City Ga urged a strong push for reduced cotton acreage and discussed holding cotton for higher prices As many of the largest planters from the Southwest attended the gathering stressing farm policy news and the cotton market outlook.

Memphis Farmers’ Education Missouri Kansas Washington Meir Glosen Dours C. S, Barrell Unloi City Prasiient Union Berlby Barrettgale Uwe

Congress to Probe Brownson Incident In House

Washington Jan 7 the house receives a proposed resolution by Mr GI of Maryland to pave the way for a congressional airing of the Brownson incident The measure signals added focus on naval affairs and related policy concerns as part of the probe effort

Congress Washington, D.C Maryland Admindi Brownson Envy Nottee

Local Weather Report for San Antonio and Vicinity

Weather notes report a morning temperature of 4 degrees and 62 degrees for the prior 24 hours. Wind at 8 miles per hour from the east or northeast and temperatures at the weather office show year over year comparisons with several readings.

San Antonio Sal Tanlaht

Military Order of the Carabao officers election meeting summary

The Military Order of the Carabao held an election for officers for the ensuing year. Most old officers were returned. Generals and captains were named among the officers and the event featured fellowship, merrymaking, and speeches praising unity and humor.

FL. R. Stevens C. R. Rosenbaum C. B. Hay, Jr H. G. Bishop Ehter Winder J. d. Planting Bambineros J. Chase George Wallace Gonera Stout FLA Lee Humar Tfe Hadra Cal Lotus Niles Wagner Order

Court Holds Service Not Proven for Standard Oil Defendants

Legal fight continues over proper service on George Dryden of Port Arthur as agent for Standard Oil. District Judge Calhoun delays default judgment while state seeks further testimony to prove Dryden as agent and to extend service to Standard Oil and Navarro Refining entities. Attorneys for Standard Oil and Navarro Refining monitor proceedings and await further rulings.

Austin Calhoun Standard of Company of New Jersey Standard OH Company New York George Dryden Port Arthur Standard Oil Company Coke Dryden Myer & Co Bryden Affort Navarro Refining Companies Anon

Receiver appointed for Standard Oil of Texas

The court this afternoon named Guy Collette of Austin as receiver for the Standard Oil Company in Texas. Bond fixed at 10,000 dollars. The other gases were continued for the term.

Austin Texian Guy Collette Standard’ O1 Company Texas

Readers invited to weigh in on new San Antonio Light magazine section

The San Antonio Light seeks reader opinions on its new magazine section added last Sunday. Provide frank feedback, suggestions or improvements, and letters over 160 words will be paid. include name and address and submit by Saturday 8 p.m. Letters printed in Monday's paper.

San Antonio Thia Waper The Light Monifay

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